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His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, in his capacity as Patron of the Lady Bowen Trust, hosted 15 local and regionally based Queensland organisations dedicated to helping the homeless as they shared in over $170,000 in grants at a reception on 19 June 2018 at Government House. The Honourable Mick […]

The Board of Advice welcome Ms Debbie Kilroy OAM and Ms Rachel Langford-Ely to the Board of Advice of the Lady Bowen Trust. For more information about the members of the Board of Advice, please go to Board

Queensland organisations dedicated to helping the homeless received almost $100,000 in grants on 29 November 2016 at the Lady Bowen Trust’s 10-year anniversary in Brisbane. His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, in his capacity as Patron of the Lady Bowen Trust, presented $96,350 in grants to nine organisations working to […]

“The Lady Bowen Trust is focussed on providing practical help to people who had been homeless to transition to more stable housing arrangements. Roma House clients in Spring Hill in inner Brisbane were the first beneficiaries of the Trust, and although the Trust now provides support throughout Queensland, we recognise the importance of supporting people […]

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His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, in his capacity as Patron of the Lady Bowen Trust, hosted 15 local and regionally based Queensland organisations dedicated to helping the homeless as they shared in over $170,000 in grants at a reception on 19 June 2018 at Government House. The Honourable Mick […] Read more

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Through targeted financial assistance , the Lady Bowen Trust assists people in Queensland who are experiencing homelessness, or who are at risk of homelessness, to stabilise their lives and build a better future.

Lady Bowen Trust Chair of the Board of Advice Darryl Seccombe OAM said the Trust had distributed more than $1.1 million throughout Queensland since it was established in 2006 with support from the Queensland Government.

“Over the past 10 years, the Trust’s contributions have had a direct impact on the lives of thousands of Queenslanders who have been doing it tough,” Mr Seccombe said.

“I’m extremely proud that the flexible support we provide, in partnership with the dedicated charities we work with, is able to help make significant changes in the lives of at-risk Queenslanders, and give them a head start in building a better future.”

With almost 20,000 homeless people in Queensland, Mr Seccombe said ongoing financial support is critical to ensure those in need continue to receive assistance; particularly with tangible, everyday items like clothing, essential household goods, furniture, housing costs and more.

“It’s great to know that because of the perpetual nature of the Trust, ongoing support will be there into the future as we continue to work with our partners to provide individual support for Queenslanders in need,” he said.

The Trust tailors support to help people with complex, individual needs to address issues that contribute to homelessness. These include mental health issues, drug and alcohol abuse, domestic and family violence and young people who have exited the care system.

The independent trustee of the Lady Bowen Trust is the Public Trustee of Queensland who is assisted by a Board of Advice consisting of leaders in the business, community and not-for-profit sectors